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E13 AJM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,691 mi
Last recorded121,691 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 AJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 121,691 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 120,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 119,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 119,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 118,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 117,755 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 115,860 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 114,247 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 112,213 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 111,215 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 109,385 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 106,777 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 103,824 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 101,033 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 88,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 76,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 70,312 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 63,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 63,348 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 59,432 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 59,432 miles

Inner Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 52,141 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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E13 AJM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E13 AJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E13 AJM registered?

E13 AJM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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